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Oregon Travel Guide

View from road to Bohemia Mine

Oregon Travel Guide: Must-See Vacation Places and Things to Do in the Beaver State

By Ali Patton / March 20, 2024 / 8 Comments

With 98,000 square miles to explore, and a diverse set of geographical areas, you’ll need an Oregon travel guide to help you find the best Oregon vacation places. So, if you’re an adventurer at heart, love to enjoy museums and history, or just want to explore, come take a journey with us on all of … Read more

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10 Mind-Blowing Oregon Photography Locations All Photographers Need to Visit

By Ali Patton / March 20, 2024 / Comments Off on 10 Mind-Blowing Oregon Photography Locations All Photographers Need to Visit

Oregon is known for its diverse landscapes and beautiful views, making it a great destination for travel photographers. Whether you are looking for a place to take frame worthy landscape shots or gorgeous portraits, these are the Oregon photography locations and the best Oregon scenic locations to visit. Silver Falls State Park- This Travel Photographer’s … Read more

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Visiting Oregon: Tips for Planning the Perfect Trip

By Kathleen Hesketh / March 18, 2024 / 0 Comments

When planning a trip to Oregon, what you see online may not be what you get. Endless natural beauty, hikes through many unique geological areas, great food, and much more make Oregon an ideal place to visit. But like most things, most Oregon trip planners may not be depicting the full reality. Learn the must-know … Read more

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A small boat rests quietly on the surface of Crater Lake, a top Oregon vacation spot

Oregon Visitors Guide: The 9 Things You Must Know Before Heading to the State

By Kathleen Hesketh / March 18, 2024 / 1 Comment

Before you embark on an Oregon vacation, it’s important to know that the state covers over 98,000 square miles of terrain but has only two interstate highways. That leaves a lot of back-road winding along coastal waters, through mossy green mountains and across starkly vivid dessert landscapes. It’s the contrasts of Oregon that make it … Read more

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Oregon coast in March

Why Visit Oregon in March? The Things You Couldn’t Stand to Miss

By Kathleen Hesketh / March 18, 2024 / 1 Comment

Clearing skies and warmer temperatures are only a few of the reasons you might want to visit Oregon in March. Add the possibility of early wildflowers, fewer crowds at popular spots and the lingering presence of snow, and there are very few reasons not to consider March for an Oregon Adventure. Weather in Oregon in … Read more

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Aussie dog standing in front of the Painted Hills

Painted Hills State Park- Created by Mother Nature’s Paintbrush

By Ali Patton / February 22, 2024 / 3 Comments

Rolling Hills in sunset colors spread across the desert landscape of the Painted Hills State Park, part of the John Day Fossil Beds National Monument in Oregon. They offer a beautiful photo opportunity, but if you look closer, you’ll see much more than that at this amazing Oregon scenic place. Painted Hills State Park History … Read more

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views from Rim Drive are what to do at Crater Lake

What to Do at Crater Lake-Best Bets for Your Visit

By Ali Patton / March 5, 2023 / 3 Comments

Updated July 2024 When thinking about what to do at Crater Lake, many people go right to the pristine, blue water of the lake itself, but the over 180,000-acre park has much more to offer. With historic lodges, dining, sightseeing drives and endless hiking trails, Crater Lake National park is an experience, not just a … Read more

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Elk trotting in front of remains of Fort Stevens

Fort Stevens State Park: Oregon Forgotten Battlements Near the Coast

By Ali Patton / March 16, 2022 / 4 Comments

Outside Astoria, Oregon sits a crucial part of both Civil war and WWII history. Fort Stevens State Park is the site of decades of Oregon battle time defense, protecting the crucial Columbia River waterway. Today, many of the structures still stand, abandoned but not forgotten. Descending upon Fort Stevens State Park Oregon On a foggy, … Read more

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Easy Oregon hikes provide an opportunity for all those to get out and see the outdoors

Easy Oregon Hikes that Lead to Unbelievable Destinations

By Ali Patton / June 23, 2021 / 0 Comments

Tackling some of Oregon’s hiking trails is a multi-day adventure, but if you don’t have the stamina for a backcountry excursion, there are several beautiful but easy Oregon hikes, perfect for wiling away a few hours. Here are some of our favorites, as well as a few we hope to conquer in the near future. … Read more

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Newport lighthouse on the Northern Oregon Coast

The Essential Northern Oregon Coast Guide

By Ali Patton / June 15, 2021 / 1 Comment

The Northern Oregon Coast, which stretches from the Columbia River to Florence, Oregon, is full of rocky cliffs, beaches and good food. When visiting Oregon’s scenic destintations, a trip to the Northern Oregon Coast needs to be on your list. Northern Oregon Coast Weather While the northern Oregon coast has a lot to offer, lazy … Read more

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